Frigidaire FGIF3036TD Use & Care Manual page 30

SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Self Clean
A self cleaning oven cleans itself with temperatures well
above normal cooking temperatures which eliminate soils
completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can
wipe away with a damp cloth. While the oven is in opera-
tion, the oven heats to temperature much higher than those
used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and
contraction are normal. Odor is also normal because the
food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear through the
oven vent.
CAUTION
During the self cleaning cycle, the outside of the range
can become very hot to the touch.
Do not leave small children unattended near appliance.
During self clean cycle, the outside of the oven can
become very hot and cause burns if touched.
To avoid possible burns, use care when opening the oven
door after the self cleaning cycle. Stand to the side of the
oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to
escape.
Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other
part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy
heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and cause
permanent damage to the oven interior (aluminum foil will
melt to the interior surface of the oven).
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.
Do not force the oven door open. This can damage the
automatic door locking system. Use caution when
opening the door after the self cleaning cycle is complete.
The oven may still be very hot.
Figure 27: Clean around the oven door gasket
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IMPORTANT
Adhere to the following self clean precautions:
• Do not use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings
in or around any part of the oven interior.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket
any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket.
Doing so could cause damage.The woven material of
the oven door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or remove
the gasket.
• The oven bake and broil elements may appear to
have cooled after they have been turned off. The
elements may still be hot and burns may occur if
these elements are touched before they have cooled.
• Remove all items from the oven and cooktop
including cookware,all utensils, and any aluminum
foil.
• Remove the broiler pan and insert.These items
cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures and will
melt.
• Completely remove all oven racks and any accesso-
ries. If the oven racks are not removed, they will lose
their special coating properties and no longer slide in
and out of the oven cavity easily.
• Remove any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven
bottom should be wiped-up and removed before
starting the self cleaning cycle. To clean, use hot,
soapy water and a cloth. Large spills can cause
heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high tempera-
tures.
• Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid
content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit
juices, or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they
may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.
• Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner
outside the oven door gasket, and the small area at
the front center of the oven bottom. These areas heat
sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water.
These areas are shown in white
NOTE
Remember the range door cannot be opened until the
range has cooled sufficiently. You will need to add about 1
hour to the time displayed before you can use the range
for cooking.
(Figure 27) or use
(Figure 27).